The Difference Between prophētēs and apostolos

Within the Greek of the Bible, prophētēs (προφήτης, G4396) and apostolos (ἀπόστολος, G652) are related but distinct concepts. prophētēs is most often rendered "prophet", while apostolos emphasizes "apostle". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.

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προφήτης vs ἀπόστολος

prophētēs and apostolos

προφήτης

a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

G4396

Exegetical Meaning

a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet | Etymology: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G5346 (φημί); | KJV: prophet

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prophet

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ἀπόστολος

a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)

G652